What sort of applications is Data Links appropriate for?
Data Links is a candidate for any application which involves processing information from multiple heterogeneous sources that include databases and file systems, where it is required that this information be consistent between the different sources, secure, accurate, and timely. Besides the e-commerce, customer relationship management, and supply chain management e-business applications mentioned earlier, Data Links can be used effectively in automotive and health insurance applications to integrate files such as X-rays, ECG results, vehicle damage pictures; engineering & manufacturing applications involving design documents and plans; configuration and asset management application, such as, web assets (web pages, server-side programs and templates); and the management of large volumes of scientific data residing in file systems.
